Passage 1
It took multiple weddings for Christine Law to realize what she needed to do. In the summer of 2014, her schedule was packed with friends, marriage celebrations—flowers --- filled occasions that got her thinking, “Where do all the flowers go after the party?” More often than not, they were thrown out. Law, then 27, was confident she could find a better use for them.
By August, she had a plan: convince couples and companies hosting events to donate their flowers, which she would pick up and deliver within 48 hours to seniors across the city. She wanted to bring beauty into the lives of the elderly. She drew on her experience volunteering with non-profits in order to set up her own organization, which she called Floranthropie. Not having enough bouquets (花束) for all 150 people of a health center, Law asked the staff to provide a list of patients who needed cheering up most, “The first woman I approached thought it was a mistake, and that the flowers couldn’t possibly be for her,” says Law. “I said they were a gift, and we talked for a half hour.”
In addition to health centers, Floranthropie focuses on community groups devoted to the elderly. Theleme is a volunteer for Les Petits Fieres, an organization that aims to help the elderly who don’t have a support system. The group receives a dozen or so bouquets from Floranthropie
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monthly, and then redistributes them. “Our motto is ‘flowers before bread,” says Theleme. “We don’t focus on primary care, but rather on nourishing (滋养) the spirit. Floranthropie helps that. It’s amazing what a big difference a small bouquet can make.”
In the beginning, most of Floranthropie’s donations came through word of mouth. These days, Law receives messages from strangers via her organization’s Facebook page and has connected with corporations and flower wholesalers. Law hopes to expand Floranthropie nationally, but at this point is happy to be able to oversee each delivery personally. 1. What made Christine Law set up Floranthropie? A. The Waste of flowers. B. The loneliness of seniors. C. The persuasion of other friends. D. The warm atmosphere of weddings.
2. What was the woman’s first reaction to Christine Law’s flowers? A. She was moved. C. She was worried.
B. She was excited. D. She was surprised.
3. What can we infer about Floranthropie from Laetitia Theleme’s words? A. It should focus on primary care. B. It is benefiting more than the elderly. C. It is doing something of great importance. D. It should cooperate with more non-profits.
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4. What is the best title for the text? A. Volunteer Your Time B. Don’t Throw Them Out
C. Special Delivery Makes Your Day D. Brighten Seniors’ Lives With Flowers
Passage 2
The beauty of single travel is that you can choose what you want to see and when. Here are some of the safest cities in the world guaranteed to meet the single travelers’ needs. Singapore
As Singapore is one of the safest cities in the world, it is ideal for a single traveller. There’s no shortage of good hotels and the locals and hotel staff are known for their friendly nature. Take a walk through Chinatown, spend a day at Jurong Bird Park, hit the shops on Orchard Road or simply watch the world go by at Clarke Quay. Auckland, New Zealand
Auckland is known for being one of the friendliest cities in the world, according to surveys by Condé Nast Traveler, so the single travellers will feel right at home. An affordable city with lots to see, such as the Civic Theatre, the Sky Tower and the harbour foreshore, Auckland is a wonderful place to visit on your own.
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Vienna, Austria
One of Europe’s finest and most beautiful cities, Vienna has so much to offer and you can’t possibly get bored. You can go for a museum tour, a cruise of the Danube, spend a morning exploring historic St. Stephen’s Cathedral, or visit St. Anton, known for being the best ski party city in Europe.
Napa, California
While Napa is a romantic destination for two, it’s also an attractive spot for the single travellers. Famous for its fine grapes, Napa is the perfect place if you have a taste for good wines. Many hotels are equipped with private pools and lounging areas, so you can enjoy a relaxing environment. 1. What will you probably do if you visit Auckland? A. Spend a day at Jurong Bird Park. B. Hit the shops on Orchard Road. C. Explore historic St. Stephen’s Cathedral. D. Enjoy a play in Civic Theatre.
2. If you are a fan of ski party, where would you go? A. Singapore. C. Vienna, Austria.
B. Auckland, New Zealand. D. Napa, California.
3. What is Napa, California well known for? A. Quality wines. C. Private pools.
B. Museum tours. D. Lounging areas.
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Passage 3
A large body of research has been developed in recent years to explain many aspects of willpower. Most of the researchers exploring self-control do so with an obvious goal in mind: How can willpower be strengthened? If willpower is truly a limited resource, as the research suggests, what can be done to make it stay strong?
Avoiding temptation (诱惑) is an effective method for maintaining self-control, which is called the “out of sight, out of mind” principle. One recent study, for instance, found office workers less attracted to candy in the desk drawer than that on top of their desks, in plain sight.
The research suggesting that we possess a limited reservoir of self-control raises a troubling question. When we face too many temptations, are we to fail? Not necessarily. Researchers don’t believe that one’s willpower is ever completely exhausted. Rather, people appear to hold some willpower in reserve, saved for future demands. The right motivation allows us to tap into those reserves, allowing us to carry on even when our self-control strength has been run down. High motivation might help overcome weakened willpower-at least to a point.
Willpower may also be made less vulnerableto being exhausted （脆弱）in the first place. Researchers who study self-control often describe it as being like a muscle that gets tired with heavy use. But there is another aspect to the muscle comparison, they say. While muscles become
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exhausted by exercise in the short term, they are strengthened by regular exercise in the long term. Similarly, regular practices of self-control may improve willpower strength.
The evidence from willpower-exhaustion studies also suggests that making a list of resolutions on New Year’s Eve is the worst possible approach. Being exhausted in one area can reduce willpower in other areas, so it makes more sense to focus on a single goal at a time. In other words, don’t try to quit smoking, adopt a healthy diet and start a new exercise plan at the same time. Taking goals one by one is a better approach. Once a good habit is in place, Baumeister says, you’ll no longer need to draw on your willpower to maintain the behavior. Eventually healthy habits will become routine, and won’t require making decisions at all. 1. From the studies in the passage we learn that. A. people have unlimited self-control B. high motivation ensures one’s success C. willpower is hardly completely exhausted D. too many temptations often lead to failure
2. The underlined phrase “tap into” in Paragraph 3 most probably means. A. make use of C. build
B. run out of D. increase
3. The author compares self –control to muscles. A. to prove the long-term effect of willpower
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B. to show the significance of regular exercise C. to argue that self-control can he easily used up D. to explain the benefits of practicing self-control
4. To develop a good habit, which of the following does the author prefer? A. “I will give up dessert and do exercise.” B. “I will set three goals this new semester.” C. “I will read an English novel every month.” D. “I will keep myself from any temptation.”
Passage 4
This summer’s surprise hit at movie theaters across China was the re-telling of the ancient myth (神话) of Nezha. The animated film has taken in over four billion yuan at the box office and become one of the country’s most successful films ever. It proved that China could produce animation films comparable to those produced in Hollywood and Japan.
The film, directed by Yang Yu, was a massive undertaking from start to finish. He spent two years writing the script (剧本) and three more years making a film which required the efforts of 1,600 animators. But for Yang it was a labor of love and a way, as he said, he could prove to himself that he could change his fate and inspire others to change their fate as well. “I used to suffer from a lot of prejudice after changing my career,” said Yang, who had studied pharmacology (药理学) at university and was
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“fated” to be a pharmacist. “Since then I have thought about making an animated film to encourage young people to persist in their dreams.” Over the years, I have come across a few students who were labelled as “devils.” Some misbehaved simply because they were not mature enough. Others were disruptive (引起混乱的) and uncooperative when they were in a bad mood. They usually had family problems in the form of overly critical mothers or fathers that were too strict. For those students, a great deal of compassion and understanding was required to let them know they were not “fated” to be bad. As they grew up, they would have the power to change their circumstance.
If you have seen Nezha, you know what a terrific, entertaining film it is. But the film also imparts (传授) an important lesson: We should not judge ourselves or others too harshly(严厉地), so as not to allow those negative judgments to control our fate.
1. According to the article, what’s the similarity between Yang Yu and the Nezha in his new film?
A. They were both born into wealthy families. B. They both rose to fame at an early age.
C. They both make every effort to realize their dreams. D. They both take control of their own fate. 2. It can be inferred from the article that _______.
A. Chinese people used to have a prejudice against homegrown animated
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films
B. Yang Yu was inspired to make the film Nezha because he dropped out of college
C. Nezha develops a close relationship with Ao Bing in the new film D. the author is a little critical of parents who were too strict with their children
3. According to the author, it is unfair to _____. A. show prejudice against the Dragon King B. criticize those who play practical jokes on others C. label a person and treat them differently D. punish a person who is labeled as a “devil”
4. We can most probably read this passage from ______. A. a travel magazine C. a blog
Passage 5
Travelers in America who want to experience the Wild West can now go to a holiday in the old style to see how the American pioneers traveled and lived.
Today’s travelers go by horse wagon like the old-time. They set up camp at night under the stars and learn to cook their meals over fires. They also learn to lead herds of cattle with present-day cowboys and try to bring
B. an ad booklet D. a fiction novel
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wild horses into a corral (畜栏). For those who just want to pretend half way, the special holidays offer the chance to “rough it” during the day in the wagons but sleep at night in the comfort of fan air-conditioned ranch (牧牛场) complete with swimming pool, sauna and tennis courts. In Wyoming the holiday makers will travel by wagon past ghost towns and cemeteries where pioneers and wild cowboys were buried. The route goes along the same track as the Pony Express riders who braved attacks from Indians and robbers to get the mail through to the Wild West. High Island Ranch in Wyoming at the foot of the Rocky Mountains is also an ideal place to go trout fishing and to ride wild horses. In Colorado, the modern-day pioneers can stay at Randy George’s ranch and try their hand at breaking-in horses and branding (打烙印) cattle. In New Mexico there will be a chance to help in driving cattle to their new summer pastures (牧场). Trips last for a week so those taking part get a chance to get a feel for the Wild West as it really was.
1. What is the author’s purpose by writing the passage? A. To reveal the real life of the Wild West in the old time. B. To tell the readers what they should prepare for special holidays. C. To introduce some trips in which people can experience the Wild West. D. To advertise for the most popular tourist attractions in America. 2. What does the underlined phrase “rough it” in paragraph 2 mean? A. Make the travelers comfortable.
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B. Live a hard and simple life. C. Travel everywhere in the wagons. D. Bring wild horses into a corral. 3. What can be inferred from paragraph 3?
A. Travelers will pass ghost towns to visit pioneers and wild cowboys. B. People are not interested in how the pioneers traveled and lived. C. It was not easy to deliver the mail to the Wild West in the old time. D. The pioneers and wild cowboys in the old time led an easy life.
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参考答案
Passage 1
1. A推理判断题。根据文章第一段的内容可知, Law在参加了几次婚礼之后, 意识到花儿在婚礼过后大多数都是被丢弃, 而后Law通过思考找到一种更好的处理方式, 通过后文知道, 她把这些花送给孤独老人, 进而决定创立自己的慈善机构, 扩大影响, 所以是“花的浪费”使得Christine Law创办了Floranthropie。故选A。
2. D推理判断题。根据第二段The first woman I approached thought it was a mistake, and that the flowers couldn’t possibly be for her可知, 当第一个老人收到花的时候, 认为是别人送错了, 不可能是给她的, 可以得知, 老人收到花的时候, 难以置信, 不敢相信有人会送花给她, 故选D。
3. C推理判断题。根据第四段Floranthropie helps that. It’s amazing what a big difference a small bouquet can make.可知, Floranthropie不是关心老人的基本生存需求, 而更多关注老人们的心理需求, 一小束花所带来的巨大作用很让人惊讶, 故选C。
4. D主旨大意题。根据第二段By August, she had a plan: ……to seniors across the city.以及后文可知, Law决定把废弃的花儿送给老人, 并专门创立了一个慈善机构Floranthropie来扩大影响力, 让越来越多的老人能够收到花, 整篇文章都是围绕用花来帮助老人, 故D项是最佳标题。
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Passage 2
1. D细节理解题。由题干关键词Auckland可将答案定位于第三段。由第三段中的“An affordable city with lots to see, such as the Civic Theatre, the Sky Tower and the harbour foreshore, Auckland is a wonderful place to visit on your own.”（奥克兰是一个经济实惠的城市, 有很多可看的地方, 如市政剧院、天空塔和海港海滨, 这是一个很好的地方, , 可知在Auckland, 你可以在Civic Theatre欣赏戏您可以自己参观。）剧。故选D项。
2. C细节理解题。由第四段中的“You can go for a museum tour, ……known for being the best ski party city in Europe.”（你可以参观博物馆, 游览多瑙河, 花一个上午探索历史悠久的圣斯蒂芬大教堂, , 可知如果或者参观圣安东, 它以欧洲最好的滑雪派对城市而闻名。）你是滑雪迷, 可以去澳大利亚的维也纳。故选C项。
3. A细节理解题。由题干关键词Napa可将答案定位于最后一段。由最后一段中的“Famous for its fine grapes, Napa is the perfect place if you have a taste for good wines.”（纳帕以其优良的葡萄而闻名, 如果你对美酒有鉴赏力的话, 它是一个完美的地方。）, 可知Napa因优质葡萄酒而闻名。故选A项。
Passage 3
1. C细节推理题。根据第三段Researchers don’t believe that…..saved for future demands.可知, 研究人员不相信人的意志力会完全耗尽, 他们还有备用的和为将来需求节省的意志力。所以从文章中的研究我们
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了解到意志力几乎没有完全丧失。故C选项正确。
2. A猜测词义题。由第三段“The right motivation allows us to tap into those reserves, allowing us to carry on even when our self-control strength has been run down.”可知, 正确的动机使我们能够利用这些储备, 即使我们的自我控制能力已经被消耗殆尽, 我们仍然可以继续前进。所以通过上下文的语境, 判断出“tap into”指利用, 与make use of同义。故A选项正确。
3. D推理判断题。根据第四段While muscles become exhausted by……may improve willpower strength.可知, 虽然肌肉在短期内会因运动而疲惫不堪, 但长期而言, 它们会通过经常锻炼而增强。同样规律的自我控制可以提高意志力。两者相比是为了说明同一个道理：长期的锻炼和自我控制的好处。所以作者把自我控制比作肌肉是为了解释自我控制的好处。故D选项正确。
4. C推理判断题。根据倒数第二段Taking goals one by one is a better approach. …..and won’t require making decisions at all.可知, 作者认为一个接一个的制定目标是一个更好的方法。一旦养成好习惯, 你就不再需要依靠意志力来维持自己的行为。最终健康的习惯将成为惯例, 而且不需要做任何决定。所以C项“I will read an English novel every month.”是先设立目标, 然后成为好习惯, 作者更喜欢这种目标。故C选项正确。
Passage 4
1. D推理判断题。根据第二段中But for Yang it was a labor of love
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and a way, …..to change their fate as well.“但对杨来说, 这是一种爱的劳动, 也是一种方式, 正如他所说, 他可以向自己证明, 他可以改变自己的命运, 也可以激励其他人改变自己的命运。”和最后一段If you have seen Nezha, you know what a terrific, …..so as not to allow those negative judgments to control our fate.“如果你看过《哪吒》, 你就知道这是一部多么精彩、有趣的电影。但这部电影也给我们上了重要的一课:我们不应该过于苛刻地评判自己或他人, 以免让那些负面的判断左右我们的命运。” 根据这篇文章, 在他的新电影中, 杨宇和哪吒的相似之处是“他们都掌握着自己的命运。”故选D。
2.A 推理判断题。根据第三段第一句I used to suffer from a lot of prejudice after changing my career,“换了工作后, 我曾经遭受过很多偏见,”和第一段最后一句It proved that China could produce animation films comparable to those produced in Hollywood and Japan.“这证明了中国可以制作出与好莱坞和日本相当的动画电影。”由此可知, 从这篇文章可以推断, 中国人过去对国产动画电影有偏见。故选A。 3. C推理判断题。根据最后一段中We should not judge ourselves or…..to control our fate.“我们不应该过于苛刻地评价自己或他人, 以”由此可知, 作者认为, 给一个免让那些消极的判断左右我们的命运。人贴上标签并区别对待是不公平的。故选C。
4. C推理判断题。这篇文章是对动漫《哪吒》和导演的评论, 所以它不可能来自“旅游杂志”、“广告小册子”或“一部科幻小说”, 它最有可能来自“一篇博客”。故选C。
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Passage 5
1. C推理判断题。根据文章第一段中“Travelers in America who …..how the American pioneers traveled and lived. (在美国, 想体验西部荒原的旅行者现在可以去旧式度假, 看看美国先驱者是如何旅行和生活的。)”由此可知, 作者写这篇文章的目的是介绍一些人们可以体验的西部蛮荒旅行。结合选项, 故选C。
2. B词义猜测题。根据第二段中“For those whojust want to pretend half way, …..sauna and tennis courts. (对于那些只想假装半途而废的人来说, 这个特殊的假期提供了一个机会, 让他们白天在马车里“艰难地度过”, 而晚上则可以在配有游泳池、桑拿浴室和网球场的风扇空)”由后面的but可知, 前后文应是转折关系, 故划调牧场舒适地睡觉。
线词“rough it”的词义应与后文的“comfort”相反。结合选项, 故选B。3. C推理判断题。根据第三段中“In Wyoming the holiday makers will travel by…..through to the Wild West. (在怀俄明州, 度假者将乘坐马车经过埋葬了拓荒者和野生牛仔的鬼城和墓地。这条路线与小马快车的骑手沿着同一条轨道行驶, 他们勇敢地面对来自印第安人和强)”由此可以推断出, 在过去, 把盗的袭击, 将邮件传递到荒野的西部。
邮件送到蛮荒的西部是不容易的。结合选项, 故选C。
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